Histology Supervisor

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

The Histology Supervisor is responsible for the daily management, coordination, and oversight of the Histology Laboratory to ensure delivery of high-quality, accurate, and timely pathology services. The supervisor maintains compliance with New York State Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP) regulations, CLIA requirements, College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards, Joint Commission standards, and organizational policies.

The Histology Supervisor provides leadership for technical operations, quality management, staffing, regulatory compliance, process improvement initiatives, employee development, and customer service while supporting the mission, vision, and values of St. Joseph's Health and Trinity Health.

Establishes policies, procedures, and protocols for testing performed in a defined laboratory section. Defines analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and reference ranges for test methods. Oversees quality control testing and instrument maintenance. Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert for histology procedures.

Oversees:

• Tissue processing
• Embedding
• Microtomy
• Routine H&E staining
• Special stains
• Immunohistochemistry
• Decalcification procedures
• Frozen sections
• Quality control activities

Reviews and approves technical procedures and validations.

Performs technical testing as needed.

Assures equipment maintenance and calibration are completed.

Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels. Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.

Assesses quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures and protocols. Perform staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.

Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints. Serves as a consultant to laboratory staff as well as other members of the healthcare team as needed. Acts as manager in their absence.

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Understands the basic operation of all instruments and using equipment according to SOP and department policies and procedures.

Performs and documents corrective action and preventive maintenance on equipment and instruments per protocol.

Supervises Histotechnologists, Histotechnicians, Laboratory Assistants, Students, and other assigned personnel.

Assists in training new employees and students.

Assists coworkers as needed and displays a positive attitude and adaptability to change.

Serves as technical expert to group of peers

Assigns work and schedules time off

Appraises performance

Makes hire, fire, disciplinary, and related decisions

Has budget accountability

FTE's supervised: 10-20

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior and safe work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in Histotechnology.

Current New York State Department of Education license as a CLT and/or Histotechnologist with at least 4 years of experience.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

Experience working in a hospital laboratory setting.

Physical and Mental Requirements & Working Conditions

F close eye work

F Sedentary (continuous sitting)

F light to moderate work

Noise, Noxious odors, hazardous materials

Pay Range: $37.60-56.40

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.